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Chavez vs Vera Rematch set for March 1 in Alamodome

Let’s get ready to rumble fight fans for the Chavez, Jr. vs Vera rematch on March 1, 2014 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The bout features the debut of former WBC middleweight champion Julio Chavez, Jr. and top five contender Bryan Vera. Also, the event co-headline the matchup of featherweight champion Orlando Salido and 2013 Prospect of the Year Vasyl Lomachenko.

Tickets for Chavez-Vera II has gone on sale on January 17 and still widely available at the Alamodome Arena box office and premiere ticketing outlets. Almost a month left to go, boxing fans are advised to buy Chavez, Jr. vs. Vera tickets now to enjoy this exciting collision following their hotly disputed first bout last year.

Chávez Jr. (47-1-1, 32 KOs) his 2014 debut in his first fight in San Antonio in over two years. The former middleweight champion got the title in 2011 however suffered his only loss upon meeting Sergio Martinez.

Vera (23-7, 14 KOs) coming to his first encouter with Chávez, Jr. having won six of his last seven bouts and riding a 16-month, four-bout winning streak.